1. A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
A. Urge incontinence
B. Critically elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level
l C. Difficulty starting the flow of urine
D. Painful urination
2. A nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports a sudden onset of urinary incontinence. The nurse should recognize which of the following conditions can cause incontinence in the older adult client?
A. Nephrosclerosis
B. Uremia
C. Diverticulitis
D. Cystitis
Question 1
Answer
C. Difficulty in passing the urine
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is also called enlargement of the prostate gland. It is the most common condition seen among older male adults. An enlarged prostate gland causes uncomfortable urinary symptoms such as blockage of urine flow out of the bladder, difficulty to start the urination, weak urinary stream, dribbling at the end of the urination, and unable to completely empty the bladder.
Question 2
Answer
C. Diverticulitis
Urethral diverticulitis is an unwanted pocket or pouch or sac that forms along the urethra. It’s most commonly seen among women. Characterized by pain, frequent UTI, hematuria (blood in the urine), and urinary incontinence (leakage of a small amount of urine when the person coughs or sneezes). Hence urinary incontinence is caused due to diverticulitis among older adults.
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